Academic, Professional and Leadership training for African religious women, men and laity

Our Focus

Education

Scholarships will be available to students enrolling in the Faculty of Education of qualifying institutions. Available courses may include Post Graduate Degree in Education, Master of Higher Education Management and Development, Master of Education Management and Planning, Education Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Education, Diploma in Secondary Education, Diploma in Education Diploma in Teacher Education, Diploma in Psychology and Counselling.

Building Just Societies

Scholarships will be available to students enrolling in the Faculty of Law, Departments or Faculty of Philosophy, Religious Studies, Gender and Development, Community Development. Available courses may include Masters in Law, Bachelors in Law, Masters in Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Master in Philosophy, Bachelors in Peace Studies and International Relations, Master in Peace Studies.

Congregational/Church Management & Leadership

Scholarships will be available to students studying finance, administration, management and economics and enrolling in the Faculty of Business of qualifying institutions. Available courses may include Masters in Business Management, Masters in Human Resources Management, Masters in Finance and Corporate Management, Bachelors Business Administration, Diploma Business Administration, Diploma in accountancy.

Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship?

The scholarship accepts applications from two groups of persons namely;

Catholic consecrated sisters, brothers and priests who can demonstrate leadership traits whoare nominated by their congregational or diocesan leadership.
Lay persons nominated by a Catholic Institution if they meet the following requirements at thetime of application:
1. Show evidence of a full-time employment with the nominating Catholic Institution for atleast three consecutive years;
2. Hold a leadership position in the nominating Catholic Institution.

How do I know if I am eligible to apply?

The scholarship accepts candidates who demonstrate a strong leadership potential as described in their application information as well as in the face-to-face interview.
Candidates for a Master’s degree or Post-graduate diploma require a minimum of two years of work and/or service from the date of graduation.
Only students who are starting a course of study are eligible; a student in an on-going course of study is not allowed to apply for a scholarship.
The nominating authority must demonstrate the need for the human resource skills sought through the training of those they nominate for a scholarship.

There is no age restriction; however, the applicant must show that he or she will be able to provide

service and leadership for a period of time in a manner comparable to the investment made.